Ivanovo Lakes

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An exclusive route through Khakassia, which combined walking tours to relict lakes and archaeological museums of Khakassia. The highlight of this tour is a visit to the Ivanovo mountain lakes, surrounded on all sides by hills with lush vegetation and snowfields.

Ancient relict lakes with emerald water, eternal glaciers and waterfalls, the "golden" tunnels of the Robber Nightingale and the "drunken" forest, accommodation in 4* hotels, homemade three meals a day, local gastronomy, bargain shopping and meetings with interesting people.

Location

Russia, Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

Ancient relict lakes

We will visit the Ivanovo lakes, surrounded by hills with snowfields that do not melt until August

Salbyksky kurgan

We will see the largest megalithic mound of the Middle Yenisei basin

Picturesque Siberian nature

Let's take a ride along the road through the steppe and taiga natural zone of Khakassia

Lunch in nature

We will arrange a halt on a picturesque slope that resembles alpine meadows

Herbal teas and medicinal herbal preparations

We will walk around the local market and buy souvenirs

Local cuisine

Let's try venison dishes, marmalade made from taiga berries and farm cheeses made from goat's milk

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ethno-day in Khakassia
Group meeting.
11:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby.
Departure for the excursion program:
Visit to the National Museum of Khakassia - the hall of stone statues.
Lunch in the city.
Excursion to the Salbyk kurgan, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, it was this valley that was chosen by the ancients to erect dozens of mounds of nobility on one territory.
One of the most sacred and mysterious places in Khakassia.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
The total time on this route is about 7-8 hours, including the road.
Recommendation to guests: comfortable shoes, sun hat, sun protection, insect repellent.

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Day 2 - The road to the "Golden Village"
Breakfast.
Room release.
Departure to the village of Priiskovy (Ivanovo lakes).
A paradise of wildlife.
Such a variety of flora is rarely found now.
A cascade of four lakes connected by waterfalls and rivers.
The largest waterfall reaches 40 meters in height, creating an unimaginable rainbow of water and light.
The road to Priiskovoye itself is no less picturesque, it runs through the steppe and taiga natural zone of Khakassia.
There is a store pit stop on the route to buy everything you need, because the range of local shops is limited.
Arrival in the village of Priiskovy.
Priiskovy is a small village in Khakassia, known for gold mines.
The richest gold-bearing region of Russia.
Gold mining is still underway.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
The total time on this route is about 5-6 hours, including the road.
Recommendation to guests: comfortable clothes for long trips, trekking shoes (replacement shoes are required), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect protection (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net.

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Day 3 - Ivanovo Lakes
Breakfast.
Walking route to the Ivanovo lakes.
The first lake is the deepest, the depth reaches 147 meters, the water has a dark emerald color.
Glaciers that are located on the shores of lakes periodically break off into lakes, creating icebergs, which makes the lakes the most beautiful.
The water in them is icy, even if it is + 35 degrees outside, the lake remains icy, so swimming in lakes is not recommended.
Stunning views open onto a snow-capped mountain, at the foot of which a wide variety of flowers bloom like a carpet: snowdrops bloom first, they are replaced by roasts and violets.
The slopes are full of unimaginable colors of real alpine meadows.
Lunch in nature.
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
The total time on the route is about 6-7 hours. The total walking distance is 10 km. Delivery to the beginning of the journey on off-road terrain vehicles is about 15 km.
Recommendation to guests: trekking shoes (replacement shoes are required), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect repellent (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net, thermos (container) for tea.

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Day 4 - Panfilov Lakes
Breakfast.
Walking route to Panfilov lakes.
The most popular route for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lunch in nature.
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
The total time on the route is about 5-6 hours. The total walking distance is 14 km. Delivery to the beginning of the journey on off-road terrain vehicles is about 17 km.
Recommendation to guests: trekking shoes (replaceable shoes), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect repellent (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net, thermos (container) for tea.

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Day 5 - Ancient Temple of Time – Shaman's chair
Breakfast.
Room release.
Departure to Abakan
On the way, check into the open-air museum of Chests.
If the weather is favorable, swimming in the lake is possible.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at a cafe in the city.
The total time is about 6-7 hours, including the road.
Recommendation to guests: trekking shoes, bathing accessories, beach towels.

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Day 6 - The Ancestral Path
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the excursion "The Path of the Ancestors".
The hiking trail starts at the bridge over the White Yus in Khakassia.
The trail follows the high bank of the river descending and ascending, passing through valleys, arches and steep slopes.
The ancient name of this unique rock massif is Togys Az, which means "Nine Mouths".
And indeed, if you look from the opposite shore, you can see 9 large grottoes that look like open mouths.
Lunch in nature (lunch boxes).
Return to Abakan.
Dinner at the cafe.
The duration of the tour is 9-10 hours. The distance is about 200 km (one way), the road is partly asphalt, partly field.
A difficult walking route, endurance and good physical fitness are necessary. The trail is approx. 6 km goes up, it is necessary to overcome long descents, ascents.
Recommendations to guests: headgear, sunscreen, comfortable sports shoes, repellents, raincoat, urban backpack for personal belongings, a supply of drinking water.

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Day 7 - Ancient drawings and a gastronomic evening
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for an excursion to the site of the Oglakhty nature Reserve.
An open-air museum with panoramic platforms, ancient drawings, a modern Visitor center, a 964-step "stairway to heaven".
Lunch.
Return to Abakan.
Dinner in a cafe in the city.
Gastronomic dinner.
The total time is about 5 hours, including the road.
Recommendation to guests: comfortable shoes, headgear, sun protection, insect repellent (mite).

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Day 8 - Seeing off the group
Breakfast.
Departure of the group, transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in the city of Abakan 4* (fortuna), in a hotel in the village of Priiskovoye: "Openwork"/"Attraction"/"Trace"/ "All inn".

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Abakan 4* Hotel(MoscowAbakan) + Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 89,000 rubles for single occupancy.

Abakan 4* Hotel(MoscowAbakan) + Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 75,000 rubles for double occupancy.

Asia 4* Hotel (Abakan)+ Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 88,000 rubles for single occupancy.

Asia 4* Hotel (Abakan)+ Azhur 4* hotel (Priiskovy settlement) - 80,000 rubles for double occupancy.

Hotel "Abakan" 4*

This hotel is located in the center of Abakan, a 15-minute walk from the central train station. It offers free Wi-Fi, a business center and a 24-hour front desk.

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.

The Mama Roma's restaurant serves Italian cuisine. A buffet breakfast is also available

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Another option

Hotel "Asia" 4*

Asia Hotel is located in Abakan. It offers free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. The hotel has a bar and free private parking is available.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax and unwind. There is also a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with bathrobes and slippers.